AOC: 'They want us to blink first'

Political Analysis - An unprecedented abuse of power, destruction of norms, and erosion of government and democracy are occurring to support an authoritarian style of governance [1] - The current administration's reliance on the perception of power and inevitability to gain compliance is a key strategy [2] - The administration's unpopularity is at record levels, indicating potential weakness [2] - The administration's actions are backfiring, leading them to double down in public [3] - Standing up and voicing concerns are crucial to counteracting the administration's perceived immunity from consequence [5] Social Impact - The deployment of National Guardsmen against fellow Americans is a point of concern [3] - The use of service members for tasks they do not support is seen as an insult [4] - Public resistance and standing tall alongside everyday Americans are essential [5]